Commercial flights return to Lakeland Linder Airport for first time in 10+ years
The first commercial passenger flight in over a decade is set to land on Thursday morning at Lakeland Linder Airport.
The first commercial passenger flight in over a decade is set to land on Thursday morning at Lakeland Linder Airport.
Some Florida conservation groups calling for better standards to detect harmful algae blooms
The Florida Department of Health warned residents about Lake Van in Polk County after harmful blue-green algae blooms were spotted in Polk for the second time this month.
The Florida Department of Health warned residents about Lake Van in Polk County after harmful blue-green algae blooms were spotted in Polk for the second time this month.
Lakeland police's 'Summer Trades Camp' expands to east Polk County due to growing popularity
Kids in Polk County are keeping busy this summer, learning different vocational trades while working with law enforcement.
Kids in Polk County are keeping busy this summer, learning different vocational trades while working with law enforcement.
Polk County brush fire fully contained after burning thousands of acres over several days
Firefighters have fully contained a large brush fire burning for several days in Polk County, according to the Florida Forestry Service.
Firefighters have fully contained a large brush fire burning for several days in Polk County, according to the Florida Forestry Service.
Bald eagle rescued after being found at Polk County intersection
An American bald eagle is being cared for after it was found at a Polk County intersection.
An American bald eagle is being cared for after it was found at a Polk County intersection.
Florida panther spotted on trail camera in Polk County
An endangered species in Florida, the panther, is popping up in Polk County.
An endangered species in Florida, the panther, is popping up in Polk County.
Suspected drunk driver arrested after hitting a Davenport officer nearly head-on and driving off
A man who is accused of hitting a Davenport police officer in a nearly head-on crash before taking off has been arrested and charged with DUI.
A man who is accused of hitting a Davenport police officer in a nearly head-on crash before taking off has been arrested and charged with DUI.
Auburndale family mourns 5-year-old killed in drunk-driving crash: "She will be remembered"
An Auburndale family is mourning the loss of a five-year-old girl who deputies say was killed by a drunk driver.
An Auburndale family is mourning the loss of a five-year-old girl who deputies say was killed by a drunk driver.
Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland offers close encounter with lemurs
They come from the Island of Madagascar, but this endangered primate can also be found on islands right here in Polk County.
They come from the Island of Madagascar, but this endangered primate can also be found on islands right here in Polk County.
Florida Southern College announces new president
The 18th president of Florida Southern College was announced on Friday. Dr. Jeremy P. Martin will succeed Dr. Anne Kerr, who served for 20 years.
The 18th president of Florida Southern College was announced on Friday. Dr. Jeremy P. Martin will succeed Dr. Anne Kerr, who served for 20 years.
Polk County brush fire has burned through 4,500 acres, crews still working
The Florida Forest Service says crews are still working on containing a brush fire that started in the River Ranch area of Polk County on Wednesday.
The Florida Forest Service says crews are still working on containing a brush fire that started in the River Ranch area of Polk County on Wednesday.
Lightning alert system installed at downtown Winter Haven recreational facilities
We're heading into the summer season, which is when lightning is the most active. For kids playing outside in the park or swimming in the pool, safety is a major concern, which is why the City of Winter Haven installed a lightning alert system.
We're heading into the summer season, which is when lightning is the most active. For kids playing outside in the park or swimming in the pool, safety is a major concern, which is why the City of Winter Haven installed a lightning alert system.
Charges against Lakeland teen dropped, investigation into arrest video continues
Charges against a Lakeland teen have been dropped after an arrest over trespassing escalated to the officers punching and tasing him.
Charges against a Lakeland teen have been dropped after an arrest over trespassing escalated to the officers punching and tasing him.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office launches new lab to combat AI threats
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Polytechnic University are teaming up to protect the public from artificial intelligence threats.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Polytechnic University are teaming up to protect the public from artificial intelligence threats.
Accused drunk driver kills 5-year-old girl, injures 2 others in head-on Auburndale crash: Grady Judd
A five-year-old child was killed, and two other people were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Auburndale just after midnight Friday morning, according to authorities.
A five-year-old child was killed, and two other people were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Auburndale just after midnight Friday morning, according to authorities.
Brush fires burn nearly 1,000 acres in Polk County as dry weather continues
Firefighters and the forestry service are working to put out several brush fires that have burned nearly a thousand acres in Polk County.
Firefighters and the forestry service are working to put out several brush fires that have burned nearly a thousand acres in Polk County.
Grady Judd: Car wanted in connection to missing Polk County man turns up at sheriff’s district station
A vehicle deputies say is connected to the disappearance of Ethan Fussell has been located, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
A vehicle deputies say is connected to the disappearance of Ethan Fussell has been located, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
1 killed after car, dump truck collide in Winter Haven: Police
One person was killed when a dump truck and a car collided early Thursday morning, according to police.
One person was killed when a dump truck and a car collided early Thursday morning, according to police.
Crews working to keep brush fires away from homes in Polk County
Firefighters in Polk County are battling a pair of brush fires that have burned hundreds of acres.
Firefighters in Polk County are battling a pair of brush fires that have burned hundreds of acres.
New wildlife crossing in Polk County allowing animals to pass under I-4
The nearly $73 million infrastructure project aimed at improving traffic and safety on I-4 for Polk County drivers and wildlife is complete.
The nearly $73 million infrastructure project aimed at improving traffic and safety on I-4 for Polk County drivers and wildlife is complete.